Kafarela's Vineyard
Herne Hill · Swan Valley
About 25 minutes from central Perth
- Season
- Dec-Mar; Jan-Mar
Find fig picking near Perth at 4 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs February to April — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
The Swan Valley, about 30 minutes north-east of Perth, is the main fig-picking belt in Western Australia, with three of the four listed farms clustered there — including Kafarela's Vineyard in Herne Hill, Swan Street Vineyard in Henley Brook, and Swan Valley Sisters also in Henley Brook. Tony's Summer Fruits in Carmel offers an alternative in the Perth Hills, about 40 minutes south-east of the city.
Swan Street Vineyard offers free entry, with baskets and clippers provided; you pay a flat rate per item picked. Swan Valley Sisters requires a booking before you visit. Fig season in Western Australia typically runs from February through April, though the exact timing varies with conditions each year — always call ahead before making the trip, as seasons are short and weather-dependent.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kafarela's Vineyard | Closed for season | Dec-Mar; Jan-Mar | — | — | — | About 25 minutes from central Perth |
| Swan Street Vineyard | Closed for season | late January to March, weekends; similar summer-autumn window (mentioned alongside grapes; exact dates not independently confirmed on own site) | Free entry; basket and clippers provided; pay a flat rate per kg of grapes picked regardless of variety (one source states $7/kg). Bring your own bags/boxes or buy reusable cotton bags on site. | — | Yes | About 25 minutes from central Perth |
| Swan Valley Sisters | Closed for season | Jul-Sept; Oct-Feb | — | Booking required | — | About 25 minutes from central Perth |
| Tony's Summer Fruits | Closed for season | Dec-Apr | — | — | — | In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth |
4 farms
Herne Hill · Swan Valley
About 25 minutes from central Perth
Henley Brook · Swan Valley
About 25 minutes from central Perth
Henley Brook · Swan Valley
About 25 minutes from central Perth
Carmel · Perth Hills
In the hills about 45 minutes east of Perth
There are four confirmed pick-your-own fig farms near Perth. Three are in the Swan Valley: Kafarela's Vineyard (Herne Hill), Swan Street Vineyard (Henley Brook), and Swan Valley Sisters (Henley Brook). Tony's Summer Fruits in Carmel (Perth Hills) is the fourth option. Check each farm's listing for current availability before visiting.
The Swan Valley farms are roughly 30 minutes north-east of central Perth. Tony's Summer Fruits in Carmel is about 40 minutes south-east. Both areas are an easy day trip.
Figs generally ripen from February through April in Western Australia. The exact start and end of the season varies year to year depending on the weather, so it's worth calling the farm directly before you visit.
Swan Street Vineyard in Henley Brook offers free entry and charges a flat rate per item picked, with baskets and clippers supplied. Pricing at Kafarela's Vineyard, Swan Valley Sisters, and Tony's Summer Fruits is not published — contact each farm directly for current rates.